Glazed Almond Amaretto Cheesecake

  • Prep 20 min
  • Total 8 hr 0 min
  • Ingredients 14
  • Servings 16

Ingredients

Topping

  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1 cup sliced almonds
  • 1 teaspoon amaretto

Crust

  • 2 cups graham cracker crumbs (about 32 squares)
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped almonds
  • 1/3 cup butter or margarine, melted

Filling

  • 2 packages (8 oz each) cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1/2 cup whipping cream
  • 1/4 cup amaretto
  • 1/2 teaspoon almond extract

Steps

  • 1
    In small saucepan, heat 1/2 cup sugar and the water to boiling; boil 2 minutes. Remove from heat. Stir in sliced almonds and 1 teaspoon amaretto. With slotted spoon, remove almonds and place on waxed paper; separate with fork. Cool.
  • 2
    Heat oven to 350°F. In medium bowl, mix all crust ingredients. Press mixture in bottom and 1 1/2 inches up side of ungreased 10-inch springform pan.
  • 3
    In large bowl, beat cream cheese and 1 cup sugar with electric mixer on medium speed until smooth and creamy. At low speed, beat in 1 egg at a time until well blended. Add all remaining filling ingredients; blend well. Pour into crust-lined pan.
  • 4
    Bake 45 to 60 minutes; arrange sliced almonds in 2-inch-wide circle around outer edge of cheesecake. Bake 15 minutes longer or until center is set. Cool 15 minutes. Run knife around edge of pan; carefully remove side of pan. Cool completely. Refrigerate several hours or overnight before serving. Store in refrigerator.

  • Relax and enjoy--make this cheesecake the day before your party. The crunchy topping of amaretto-glazed almonds is unique and snazzy.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
370
Calories from Fat
220
Total Fat
25g
38%
Saturated Fat
13g
63%
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
100mg
33%
Sodium
190mg
8%
Potassium
150mg
4%
Total Carbohydrate
30g
10%
Dietary Fiber
1g
4%
Sugars
25g
Protein
6g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
15%
15%
Vitamin C
0%
0%
Calcium
6%
6%
Iron
6%
6%
Exchanges:
1 Starch; 0 Fruit; 1 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 1/2 High-Fat Meat; 4 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
2
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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